Description
This solicitation seeks a vendor to supply three types of bagged ice‑melt chemicals on a recurring annual basis for Gwinnett County facilities. The contract is structured as a competitive sealed‑bid, with firm unit pricing required for a 12‑month term and up to four optional extensions. Deliveries must be made to multiple county sites throughout the county, within specified timeframes, and must meet ASTM testing standards and labeling requirements.
• Products: 50‑lb bags of a calcium‑chloride + magnesium‑chloride blend (≈750 bags), calcium‑magnesium acetate (≈40 bags), and sodium chloride road salt (≈3,136 bags).
• Delivery: FOB destination, freight prepaid, normal orders within 1 week, expedited orders (weather‑driven) within 72 hours; deliveries Monday‑Friday 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• Pricing: Unit price per pound required; firm for the base year with optional renewal pricing. Late delivery penalty of 1 % per day (max 10 days).
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bid; compliance with specifications, delivery capability, and required certifications (E‑Verify, non‑collusion, ethics affidavit) are mandatory.